EVENT FEE: The fee for the event is $400.00 per team, per age division ($375 if more than one team entered). No additional fee will be charged. Please make checks payable to PHILA. BELLES. If the Tournament does not receive the minimum of four (4) teams, then the entire fee will be refunded. -- SEND ROSTER FORM & CHECK (made out to Phila. Belles) to:
Philadelphia. Belles / PO Box 530 / Bensalem, PA 19020 / 215-245-9080
AUTOMATIC BIDS: The teams that finish first or second COULD receive an automatic bid to the National tournament. The following table will determine the number of teams qualifying.
NUMBER OF TEAMS PER AGE DIVISION IN SUPER REGIONAL 4 TO 9 TEAMS = 1 TEAM 10+ TEAMS = 2 TEAMS If any team or teams have qualified previously then bids may be extended to teams below them, but no lower than fourth place. The consolation game to determine third place is optional, if it would not effect a qualifying position.
ENTRY DEADLINE: The entry deadline date for the event will be three (3) days prior to the start of competition. Entry into each age division may be limited to a set number of teams. All teams must be notified of the schedule at least seven (7) days prior to start of the event. Notification may be by telephone, email or in writing. This information must contain dates, times and location of games.
SANCTIONING: The sanctioning of the event should be with National Office: 407-934-7200.
MEMBERSHIP: All participants must be current members of the AAU. Organization must hold minimum of Level 2 membership.
LOCATION OF EVENTS: The Girls Executive Committee will determine locations and dates of the events. We will restrict SRT to protect the viability of each event. ALL EVENTS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE SECOND SUNDAY OF JUNE, 2008.
PLAYING RULES: The event must follow all AAU Girls Basketball rules as outlined in the AAU Girls handbook. NCAA Women's rules must be followed, including 30 second shot clocks.
MODIFICATION OF RULES: (1) Minimum recovery time is altered to one game; (2) An official may work a maximum of four games in one day, with no more than two (2) games back to back.
SCHEDULE FORMAT: An oversight committee, appointed by the Chair, will set the schedule and format. The prescribed format MUST be followed. This must be completed no later than 10 days prior to the start of the event. NOTE: Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Minimum of 1 game recovery between games No more than 3 games per team per day. No game should be scheduled to start after 4:00 PM on the final day of the event.
FACILITIES: All playing facilities must meet the girl's program requirements. Air conditioning may be required at the discretion of the AAU Girls' Basketball Committee.
TEAM ENTRY FEES: Host committee may charge a maximum entry fee of $450.00 per team.
ADMISSION: Host may charge a maximum of $8 per day ($4 for students) and/or a maximum of $20 ($10 for students) for a Tournament Pass.
MEDALS & TROPHIES: For the first and second place teams only, must be obtained through the National Office. Host may either pay in advance or have them sent COD.
BASKETBALLS: The official AAU Rawlings Ten panel Ball must be used in all games. It is highly recommended that the same balls be provided for warm-up. If needed, balls may be purchased through the National Office in advance or sent COD.
DIVISION II TEAMS: Teams must declare on their entry form and at the SRT Registration if they intend to participate as a Division II team and not be eligible to qualify for the Division I National Championship.
HOTELS: If your team requires overnight accomodations, we will have a block of rooms reserved for your team upon request. Please contact us by email and let us know your SRT choice, number of rooms and number of nights. Email this information to BELLESEVENTS@AOL.com